Recent Study on Plant Factories Reveals Promising Findings

A groundbreaking study published in Engineering has introduced a novel approach to rice breeding that could significantly enhance global food security. Researchers have developed a vertical hydroponic breeding system integrated with LED lighting, enabling the indica rice variety ZF802M to be harvested within 63 days—half the time of traditional methods. This innovation allows for up to six generations of rice to be cultivated annually and optimizes resource usage, reducing water and fertilizer consumption. Additionally, spectral and metabolomics analyses reveal distinct chemical differences between rice grown in plant factories (PF) and fields, suggesting improved antioxidant properties and flavor in PF-cultivated rice. The implications of this research extend beyond rice, potentially benefiting the cultivation of other crops like wheat and corn, thus offering a promising solution to meet the needs of a growing global population.

Recent Study on Plant Factories Reveals Promising Findings

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